A translation of "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
December 25th-31st, 2017
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Daishonin teaches us,
"Myō means to revive, that is,
December 25th-31st, 2017
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Daishonin teaches us,
"Myō means to revive, that is,
to return to life."*
The sound of people chanting daimoku has
the power to revive everything.
With the spirit as if we had been reborn,
let's make an enthusiastic vigorous start
The sound of people chanting daimoku has
the power to revive everything.
With the spirit as if we had been reborn,
let's make an enthusiastic vigorous start
towards the new year!
*"The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra" - WND-I, page 149
**Daimoku is the fundamental rhythm of the universe, the most revered of all voices. Nichiren Daishonin writes: "When once we chant Myoho-renge-kyo, with just that single sound we summon forth and manifest the Buddha nature of all Buddhas ... and all other living beings. This blessing is immeasurable and boundless" (Ref.: The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Vol. 1)
*"The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra" - WND-I, page 149
**Daimoku is the fundamental rhythm of the universe, the most revered of all voices. Nichiren Daishonin writes: "When once we chant Myoho-renge-kyo, with just that single sound we summon forth and manifest the Buddha nature of all Buddhas ... and all other living beings. This blessing is immeasurable and boundless" (Ref.: The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Vol. 1)
Monday, December 25th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Without actually meeting you it is hard to say all that I wish."
(A Harsh Winter Deep in the Mountains
- WND, Vol. 2, page 807)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu",
Selection Source: "Suntetsu",
Seikyo Shinbun, Dec. 24th, 2017
Tuesday, December 26th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Families are not held together by orders or commands, by authority or domination. They are held together by love, by harmony, by caring and consideration.
Tuesday, December 26th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Families are not held together by orders or commands, by authority or domination. They are held together by love, by harmony, by caring and consideration.
"A single unhappy person in a family makes the entire family unhappy. That's why we need to chant sincerely and support one another, so that no one is unhappy, no one stops practising, and everyone finds true joy and satisfaction together. These human ties will engender real unity. Organisations based on authority and control, forcing people to do things in a military-like fashion, are always weak in a crisis."
SGI Newsletter No. 9563, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 22: The Organisation for Advancing Kosen-rufu—Part 2 [of 2], 22.6 Discussion Meetings Are the Heart of the Soka Gakkai, from the November 2016 issue of the Daibyakureng, translation released 3rd March, 2017
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"MYO TOWA SOSEI NO GI NARI"
DAIMOKU NO ONJO WA
ISSAI O YOMIGAERASERU CHIKARA DA.
UMARE KAWATTA IBUKI DE
SHINNEN E YUYAKU NO SHUPPATSU O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MEN NI ARAZUBA MOSHI TSUKUSHI GATASHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1099)
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"MYO TOWA SOSEI NO GI NARI"
DAIMOKU NO ONJO WA
ISSAI O YOMIGAERASERU CHIKARA DA.
UMARE KAWATTA IBUKI DE
SHINNEN E YUYAKU NO SHUPPATSU O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MEN NI ARAZUBA MOSHI TSUKUSHI GATASHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1099)
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